What is the penalty for violating TX state gun laws?
Texas state law says it is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $4,000 fine* if the abuser: • has a firearm and there is a protective order in place against him (but there is an exception for peace officers).*1 • has been convicted of a Class A domestic-violence misdemeanor and has a gun in the 5 years following his/her release from jail/ prison or community supervision.*2 It is a felony of the third degree, punishable by a prison term of between 2- 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000 if the abuser:*3 • has been convicted of a felony (does not have to be domestic violence-related) and has a gun in the 5 years following his/her release from jail/ prison, parole, or community or mandatory supervision. Also, after this 5-year period, the convicted felon can only have a gun at his home, not in other locations.*4 In addition, federal laws, which apply to all states, also restrict a person’s right to have a gun if s/he has been convicted of certain crimes or
